In the context of our GIS course, we – Lukas, Patrick, and Sebastian – were wondering: How much and what kind of land would be required to feed Freiburg locally? This lead us to conduct a GIS-based foodshed analysis for our beloved City of Freiburg. The concept of the foodshed encompasses the amount of land…
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Environmental Chemistry
Course Environmental Chemistry Instructor Prof. Dr. Peter Kroneck (WS19/20) Prerequisites Introduction to EES Corresponding Module Chemistry or Elective In this module students will be introduced to the Central Science Chemistry. In unit 1 From Atoms to Macromolecules they will study the main building blocks of our material world composed of atoms, ions and molecules. In unit…
Maths and Physics
Course Maths and Physics Instructor Dr. Benoit Louvel (WS 19/20) benoit.louvel[at]ucf.uni-freiburg.de Prerequisites Introduction to EES and/or Introduction to Life Sciences Corresponding Module Mathematics and Physics for the Liberal Arts and Sciences In this course, Mathematics will be introduced from two points of view: Mathematics as a natural tool in Science, and Mathematics in the context…
Computational Modeling
Course Computational Modeling Instructor Dr. Reto Schölly reto[at]reto-schoelly.de Prerequisites Maths & Physics (may be waived if you can show that you have sufficient maths background) Corresponding Module Computer Science, Data Processing and Modeling in the Sciences MATLAB is considered to be one of the most important languages for mathematical computing; it is capable of simulating…
The Earth in the Universe
Course The Earth in the Universe Instructor Dr. Rolf Schlichenmaier schliche[at]kis.uni-freiburg.de Prerequisites Introduction to EES Recommended: Maths and Physics Corresponding Module Evolution and Dynamics of the Planetary System, Elective In this course, students will get an overview on the astrophysical perspectives of life on Earth complemented by an insight into current research and hands-on experience…
Environmental Psychology
Course Environmental Psychology (SS 20) Instructor Sebastian Gölz sebastian.goelz[at]ise.fraunhofer.de Prerequisites Introduction to EES Corresponding Module Specialization Option: EES I or II, Human and the Environment Advanced Governance I and II Human behaviour is a key factor for current global economic and ecological challenges . On the other hand, it is also a crucial resource which…
Georesources
Course Georesources Instructor Dr. Katerina Schlöglova, Dr. Oyesiku-Blakemore katerina.schloeglova[at]minpet.uni-freiburg.de Prerequisites Introduction to EES Corresponding Module Earth Sciences This class will bring basic concepts of the Earth system sciences. It will present the students with research methods used in Earth sciences, explore the breadth of geology and its disciplines, explain connections with other science disciplines, and…
Hey! Yes, over here!
Hello there! You have made it to the student-run website on the Earth & Environmental Sciences (EES) major taught at University College Freiburg (UCF). EES is one of the four majors offered within the Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Sciences at UCF. We, as EES students group provide this platform for prospective LAS students, current…